The Prairie Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 75-6012458

Foundation Overview

Based in Midland, TX, The Prairie Foundation has awarded 229 grants totaling $2,740,000 to organizations in Texas, Washington and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median award of $6,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,740,000
Total Assets
$25,712,008
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
46
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 37%

17 of 46 recipients (37%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Texas

81% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Midland (78%), Laredo (18%), Odessa (1%).

Funding Trajectory
+73%

Strong 73% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Prairie Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Austin Sunshine Camps $10,000 Austin, TX, US *To Assist Named Recipient To Carry Out Its Exempt Purpose. 2023
Basin Dream Center For Orphans $60,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Big Brothers-big Sisters $2,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Border Olympics Inc $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2023
Boy Scouts Of America $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Buckner Children And Family Services $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Bynum School $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Casa De Amigos $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Christian Assistance Ministry $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US *See Above 2023
Christmas In Action $7,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Community Children's Clinic $3,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Four Winds Westward Ho Camp $5,000 Deer Harbor, WA, US *See Above 2023
Gifts Of Hope Inc $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Hillcrest School $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Hospice Of Midland Inc $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Junior Achievement Of The Permian Basin $3,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Kdfc Classical Public Radio Network $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US *See Above 2023
Laredo College Education Foundation $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2023
Laredo International Fair $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2023
Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2023
Lifeworks Austin $10,000 Austin, TX, US *See Above 2023
Manor Park $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Midland Ass For Retarded Cit $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Midland Children's Rehab Centr $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Midland Memorial Foundation $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Midland Rape Crisis Cntr $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue $40,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US *See Above 2023
Napa Valley Wine Library $40,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2023
New Braunfels Food Bank $10,000 New Braunfels, TX, US *See Above 2023
Our Town St Helena $10,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2023
Raul Reyes Stronger Together Breast Cancer Foundation $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2023
Recording Library Of West Tx $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Rianda House - Upper Valley $25,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2023
Safe Place $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Senior Life Midland $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Sibley Environmental Learning Center $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
St Helena Hospital Foundation $40,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2023
St Helena Montessori School $75,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2023
Sunrise Horse Rescue $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2023
Teen Challenge Of The Permian Basin $2,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Teen Flow Youth Ministries $1,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
The Fields Edge $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Wellmed Charitable Foundation $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US *See Above 2023
West Texas Food Bank $5,000 Odessa, TX, US *See Above 2023
West Texas Symphony & Chorale Dba West Texas Symphony $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Ymca Of Midland $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2023
Big Brothers-big Sisters $2,500 Midland, TX, US *to Assist Named Recipient To Carry Out Its Exempt Purpose. 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $7,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Christmas In Action $6,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Midland Community Theatre $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Midland Rape Crisis Cntr $55,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Midland Children's Rehab Centr $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Recording Library Of West Tx $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Ymca Of Midland $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Junior Achievement Of The Permian B $3,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Safe Place $10,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Four Winds Westward Ho Camp $5,000 Deer Harbor, WA, US *see Above 2022
Bynum School $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Mercy Ministries Of Laredo $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2022
Midland Memorial Foundation $10,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Sibley Environmental Learning Cente $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Sacred Heart Children's Home $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2022
Napa Valley Wine Library $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2022
Rianda House - Upper Valley $22,500 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2022
Sunrise Horse Rescue $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2022
St Helena Montessori School $40,000 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2022
Buckner Children And Family Service $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2022
Community Children's Clinic $3,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Border Olympics Inc $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2022
Kdfc Classical Public Radio Network $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US *see Above 2022
Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Res $25,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US *see Above 2022
Teen Challenge Of The Permian Basin $2,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
I-20 Wildlife Preserve And Jenna We $2,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Hospice Of Midland Inc $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Senior Life Midland $10,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Starlight Therapeutic Riding Center $2,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Basin Dream Center For Orphans $7,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Daphne Art Foundation $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2022
The Fields Edge $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Hillcrest School $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Manor Park $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2022
Our Town St Helena $10,000 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2022
Big Brothers-big Sisters $2,500 Midland, TX, US *To Assist Named Recipient To Carry Out Its Exempt Purpose. 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $7,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Christmas In Action $6,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Midland Community Theatre $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Midland Rape Crisis Cntr $55,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Midland Children's Rehab Centr $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Recording Library Of West Tx $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Ymca Of Midland $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Junior Achievement Of The Permian B $3,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Safe Place $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Four Winds Westward Ho Camp $5,000 Deer Harbor, WA, US *See Above 2022
Bynum School $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Mercy Ministries Of Laredo $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2022
Midland Memorial Foundation $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Sibley Environmental Learning Cente $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Sacred Heart Children's Home $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2022
Napa Valley Wine Library $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2022
Rianda House - Upper Valley $22,500 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2022
Sunrise Horse Rescue $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2022
St Helena Montessori School $40,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2022
Buckner Children And Family Service $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2022
Community Children's Clinic $3,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Border Olympics Inc $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2022
Kdfc Classical Public Radio Network $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US *See Above 2022
Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Res $25,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US *See Above 2022
Teen Challenge Of The Permian Basin $2,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
I-20 Wildlife Preserve And Jenna We $2,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Hospice Of Midland Inc $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Senior Life Midland $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Starlight Therapeutic Riding Center $2,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Basin Dream Center For Orphans $7,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Daphne Art Foundation $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2022
The Fields Edge $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Hillcrest School $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Manor Park $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Our Town St Helena $10,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2022
Big Brothers-big Sisters $2,500 Midland, TX, US *To Assist Named Recipient To Carry Out Its Exempt Purpose. 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $7,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Christmas In Action $6,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Midland Community Theatre $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Midland Rape Crisis Cntr $55,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Midland Children's Rehab Centr $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Recording Library Of West Tx $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Ymca Of Midland $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Junior Achievement Of The Permian B $3,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Safe Place $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Four Winds Westward Ho Camp $5,000 Deer Harbor, WA, US *See Above 2022
Bynum School $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Mercy Ministries Of Laredo $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2022
Midland Memorial Foundation $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Sibley Environmental Learning Cente $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Sacred Heart Children's Home $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2022
Napa Valley Wine Library $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2022
Rianda House - Upper Valley $22,500 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2022
Sunrise Horse Rescue $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2022
St Helena Montessori School $40,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2022
Buckner Children And Family Service $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2022
Community Children's Clinic $3,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Border Olympics Inc $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2022
Kdfc Classical Public Radio Network $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US *See Above 2022
Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Res $25,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US *See Above 2022
Teen Challenge Of The Permian Basin $2,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
I-20 Wildlife Preserve And Jenna We $2,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Hospice Of Midland Inc $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Senior Life Midland $10,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Starlight Therapeutic Riding Center $2,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Basin Dream Center For Orphans $7,500 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Daphne Art Foundation $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *See Above 2022
The Fields Edge $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Hillcrest School $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Manor Park $5,000 Midland, TX, US *See Above 2022
Our Town St Helena $10,000 St Helena, CA, US *See Above 2022
Big Brothers-big Sisters $2,500 Midland, TX, US *to Assist Named Recipient To Carry Out Its Exempt Purpose. 2021
Boy Scouts Of America $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Casa De Amigos $10,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Christmas In Action $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Midland Habitathumanity $30,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Recording Library Of West Tx $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Ymca Of Midland $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Junior Achievement Of The Permian B $3,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Safe Place $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Four Winds Westward Ho Camp $15,000 Deer Harbor, WA, US *see Above 2021
Laredo Center For The Arts $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2021
Junior Achievement Of South Tx Lare $10,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2021
Bynum School $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Texas A M International Univ $20,000 College Station, TX, US *see Above 2021
Midland Teen Court $1,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Midland Memorial Foundation $10,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Sibley Nature Center $2,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
St Helena Family Center $20,000 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2021
Rianda House - Upper Valley $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2021
Sunrise Horse Rescue $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2021
Buckner Children And Family Service $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Kdfc Classical Public Radio Network $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US *see Above 2021
Teen Challenge Of The Permian Basin $2,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
I-20 Wildlife Preserve And Jenna We $2,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Midland Co Public Library Foundatio $1,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Senior Link Midland $5,000 Midland, TX, US * See Above 2021
Laredo Stroke Support Group $10,000 Laredo, TX, US * See Above 2021
Midland Children's Rehab Center $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Gifts Of Hope Inc $25,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Hospice Of Midland Inc $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2021
Best Friends For Life $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2021
Laredo International Fair $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2021
Big Brothers-big Sisters $2,500 Midland, TX, US *to Assist Named Recipient To Carry Out Its Exempt Purpose. 2020
Boy Scouts Of America $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Casa De Amigos $10,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Christmas In Action $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Midland Community Theatre $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Midland Rape Crisis Cntr $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Midland Children's Rehab Centr $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Recording Library Of West Tx $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Ymca Of Midland $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Junior Achievement Of The Permian B $3,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Safe Place $10,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Museum Of The Southwest $2,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Four Winds Westward Ho Camp $12,500 Deer Harbor, WA, US *see Above 2020
Bynum School $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Boys And Girls Clubs Midland $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Midland Teen Court $1,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Midland Memorial Foundation $10,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Sibley Nature Center $10,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
University Of Permian Basin $10,000 Odessa, TX, US *see Above 2020
Napa Valley Wine Library $20,000 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2020
Rianda House - Upper Valley $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2020
Sunrise Horse Rescue $35,000 St Helena, CA, US *see Above 2020
South Texas Food Bank $10,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2020
Buckner Children And Family Service $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Community Children's Clinic $3,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Border Olympics Inc $10,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2020
Casa De Misericordia $10,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2020
Kdfc Classical Public Radio Network $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US *see Above 2020
Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Res $30,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US *see Above 2020
Teen Challenge Of The Permian Basin $2,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Boys Girls Clubs Of Laredo $10,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2020
Midland Co Public Library Foundatio $2,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Gifts Of Hope Inc $5,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Diocese Of Laredo $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2020
Mission Agape $3,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above. 2020
Senior Life Midland $10,000 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Starlight Therapeutic Riding Center $2,500 Midland, TX, US *see Above 2020
Angel Of Hope $20,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2020
Rio Grande International $10,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2020
Volunteers Serving The Need $10,000 Laredo, TX, US *see Above 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 75-6012458
Website N/A
Address 6101 HOLIDAY HILL RD Midland, TX 79707-1631

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Prairie Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Pres./director Julie Dickson
V.p./director Lynda James
Sec./director Charles F Hedges Jr
Treas./director Sean Mcdaniel

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.